THIS is how a new flag, about to be flying on buildings in North Wales, looks.

The flag, based on the banner of Welsh king Owain Gwynedd and one flown by Caernarfonshire soldiers at the battle of Agincourt, are set to go on sale.

Official body the Flag Institute has given its approval to a bid by Cymdeithas Sir Gaernarfon (Caernarfonshire Association) for the emblem – three golden eagles on a green backdrop – to be once again hoisted.

The Association of British Counties has placed an initial order for 50 flags with the flags being distributed to businesses and organisations.

They hope more pubs, hotels, castles and buildings will want to fly the flag – and it could prove popular with ex-pats from North Wales.

Associated with Caernarfonshire for centuries, the flag was last used by local organisations and formed part of the armorial shield of the former county council, until it was swallowed up by Gwynedd Council in 1972.

Caernarfonshire Association chairman Gwyndaf Parri said: “It’s not available just yet but it is going ahead and it is with a flag-making company at the moment. We are going to start off with around 50 and hopefully order a load more.”